Gehinnom

//ɡəˈhɪnəm// name

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  1. 1
    The realm of the afterlife where unrepentant souls are cleansed of their spiritual impurities before returning to the presence of God. Judaism

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gehennagehenna

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"According to Judaism, wicked souls are purified in Gehinnom, which lasts no longer than a year, before going on to Gan Eden (Paradise)."

Etymology

Borrowed from Hebrew גֵּיהִנּוֹם (gēhīnnōm). Doublet of Gehenna and Jahannam.

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realm of afterlife where unrepentant souls are cleansed of their spiritual impurities before returning to presence of god

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